Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 5 Magical Benefits for Learning in the Classroom
Looking for an engaging novel to teach reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, writing, and literary analysis in your classroom? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire can be a powerful addition to a middle school ELA curriculum. J.K. Rowling's fourth Harry...
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Novel Study: Engaging ELA Activities for Grades 5–8
Looking for a high-interest novel that will get your students excited about reading while giving you meaningful opportunities to teach essential ELA skills? Consider adding Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to your classroom novel study. J.K. Rowling's third...
The Pinballs Novel Study by Betsy Byars: A Meaningful ELA Unit for Grades 4–6
Students will feel the pain that these protagonists in The Pinballs experience and they will also journey with these characters to find that ray of hope that can lead you to a better place. Perseverance is the name of the game with these characters and it is a good lesson for any young reader to see and feel to help with their own personal struggles.
Grieving and Missing May
Missing May by Cynthia Rylant is a poignant story to analyze the stages of grief a family goes through after losing a loved one. It is a great book to use in your classroom or homeschool for a whole class novel study, small book groups, or individual book studies....
Teaching The Cricket in Times Square: Engaging ELA Activities for Grades 3–5
Looking for a The Cricket in Times Square novel study that will help your students dig deeper into George Selden’s classic novel? This engaging The Cricket in Times Square book unit combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and literature activities to make...
How to Teach Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Engaging Activities for a Meaningful Novel Study
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling is more than an entertaining fantasy novel. With its memorable characters, mystery-filled plot, imaginative setting, and thought-provoking themes, the book provides countless opportunities for meaningful reading...
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the Classroom: Engaging Activities, Critical Thinking, and Reading Skills
Looking for a way to turn Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince into a meaningful and engaging classroom experience? J.K. Rowling's sixth Harry Potter novel offers far more than an exciting fantasy adventure. With complex characters, challenging vocabulary, intricate...
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.